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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.59, 668.59 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.59, 668.59 and 240.12 is: 360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.59 : 668.59 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.59/668.59 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.59x = 668.59 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.59x = 160,541.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,541.23/445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.29

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